Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
7FAAC8
RGB
127, 170, 200
HSL
205, 40%, 64%
HSB
205, 37%, 78%
CMYK
37, 15, 0, 22
LAB
67, -9, -20
LCH
67, 22, 245
OKLCH
0.72, 0.06, 239
XYZ
34, 37, 60
LUV
67, -22, -30
HWB
205, 50%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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